Principal Test Engineer

A Day in Your Life at MKS: We are looking for an exceptional Principal PCBA Test Engineer to lead in the design, development and documentation of automated test systems and test processes for electronic assemblies. The role ensures the reliability, performance, and manufacturability of PCBAs through rigorous testing strategies and collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams.

Requirements

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, supply chain, operations) to ensure PCBA assemblies meet design and quality standards.
• Define and implement PCBA test strategies, including DFM/DFT reviews during NPI.
• Design, develop, and document automated test systems, fixtures, and software for contract manufacturers.
• Validate and troubleshoot automated test systems and UUT issues using LabVIEW/TestStand.
• Support global contract manufacturers with remote training, troubleshooting, and process optimization.
• Lead ICT development and qualification of test fixtures, equipment, and software for production environments.
• Analyze test data, drive root-cause analysis, and continuously improve test coverage, fault isolation, and throughput.
• Maintain revision control, documentation, and review supplier changes (PCNs, Gage R&R) for test processes.
• Conduct DFM/DFT reviews and oversee supplier DFM reviews for NPI.

Benefits

• health insurance coverage (medical, dental and vision)
• 401(k) with company match
• life and disability insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• sick time
• 15 paid vacation days
• 6 weeks fully paid parental leave
• adoption assistance
• tuition reimbursement